Asia

Iran Rejected UK Claim Of Seizing Iranian Weapons Shipment To Yemen

TEHRAN, Jul 9 (NNN-IRNA) – The spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry, yesterday, rejected the British government’s claim that it had…

Brunei Recorded 50.1 Percent Trade Growth In Feb

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jul 9 (NNN-ANN) – Brunei saw a 50.1 percent year-on-year growth in its trade, to reach 2.25…

Lao Parliament Session Concluded With Approval Of New Laws

VIENTIANE, Jul 9 (NNN-KPL) – The National Assembly (NA) of Laos, announced the approval of six amended and three new…

New Zealand Reports 9,307 New Community Cases Of COVID-19

WELLINGTON, Jul 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand recorded 9,307 new community cases of COVID-19 today, said the Ministry of Health…

Malaysia Reports 3,589 New COVID-19 Infections, Six More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 3,589 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

Curfew Imposed In Several Police Divisions In Sri Lanka Ahead Of Protest

COLOMBO, Jul 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s police imposed a curfew in several police divisions in the Western Province, with…

Philippine Government Lowers GDP Growth Target For 2022

MANILA, Jul 9 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine government’s economic team, yesterday lowered the gross domestic product (GDP) target band for…

Suzuki Thilawa Auto Plant Suspended Production In Myanmar Due To Import Difficulties

YANGON, Jul 9 (NNN-MNA) – Suzuki Thilawa Motor factory, suspended its production in Myanmar because of the difficulties in importing…

Cambodia Scraps Quarantine Requirements For Unvaccinated Inbound Travellers

PHNOM PENH, Jul 9 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia said yesterday, it will lift quarantine requirements for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated…

Flooding Affects Over Seven Million People In Bangladesh: UN

DHAKA, Jul 9 (NNN-BSS) – An estimated 7.2 million people have been severely affected, following devastating flash floods which began…